Exiled by his pack as a teen, Omega wolf Simon Moorehead learns to bury his gentle nature in the interest of survival. When a hulking, rough-faced Alpha catches Simon on pack territory, he tries to escape what he’s sure will be imminent death. But instead of killing him, the Alpha takes Simon home. A mate is a dream come true for Mitch, and he won’t let little things like Simon’s rejections, attacks, and insults get in their way. With patience, seduction, and genuine care, Mitch will ride out the storm while Simon slays his own ghosts and Mitch’s loneliness.

Aaron and Jordan Collins have a real problem now that Jordan, an Army Captain, has escaped an Afghani prison and flown home on a smuggler's plane. They must explain to the US Government why Jordan came home outside of official channels and find the traitor that not only ordered Jordan's execution in Afghanistan but told everyone that he was dead and finding the evidence to prove it is much more difficult.

The two books in the series are really one story with the second one picking up at the same scene which the first ended. Their teamwork was fantastic, as was the way Aaron's support meant so much to Jordan's mental health and healing. The whole story was enjoyable and the villains were truly despicable characters. Even the secondary characters jumped off the page at times. These are definitely a worthwhile read, with my only complaint being that I could have liked a little more fleshing out of Troy's thinking/motives and whether the whole situation was a set-up to free Aaron from his marriage or just a side-effect. I also did not feel like the reasoning behind Jalalabad's detention was understood, either, but perhaps that just made the book more like real-life, where not all questions are answered satisfactorily.

Blade is a rogue blue blood who can’t control himself around a secretive lass named Honor. She has secrets for a good reason but is out of options. In her last attempt to keep her family and herself from starving she agrees to become Blade’s Thrall or blood donor.Blue bloods are kinda like vampires but not so wild. It’s in a steampunk London and from the descriptions I felt like I was in this amazing world the author created. Top notch details that were enough to paint a picture but not bore. And Blade was freaking gorgeous. He was a bad ass but under all that hard exterior he had a heart of gold. Honor was adorable but also tough when she had to be. She wasn’t about to just sit down and take the crap that fate shoved at her. She trying to protect her brother who has a secret of his own, her father’s memory, her younger sister and also work so they can all eat. Add that to a vicious vampire on the lose and the story is INCREDIBLE! The romance was slowly weaved into the story and then BAM, hot, amazing, beautiful sex. This is the second book I’ve read by Bec Mcmaster in the London Steampunk Series and both have blown me away! Kiss of Steel is a must read!

Roake and Annabelle are both hybrid shifters. They also have been tortured and experimented on in an underground lab for a year. When they break free they’re saved by Emma. But the surprise is that Emma is Roake’s Mate and Emma’s Brother is Annabelle’s Mate. I really loved all the characters. Sometimes the story was choppy with all the point of views going on though. But, Roake and Annabelle were beautiful, damaged, lonely shifters who thought they were to broken to be loved. Emma and Jason were great nurturers who wanted to love their mates back to happiness. I really enjoyed the story and found the plot wonderfully weaved with romance. Taming Her Hybrid Beast is a fantastic shifter story that will make you fall in love with Jenika Snow’s Sweet Water Series!

This short story is full of adventure and magic, with a dash of love, and a pinch of heated scenes. Ms. Pilla does a top notch job of pulling you into a world where magic is alive and well, and never lets you return to normal society. From the moment I entered the story in the 1880’s and learned our heroine Liza, was a Siren about to tell her husband and child of her birthright, I knew things wouldn’t end well. With the height of the witch hunting going on, I never understood why she chose to do that. She and the others adults of her kind were killed, while their daughters escaped with their lives. Liza’s daughter, Grace however, never forgot and took her revenge on the village years later. Funny thing about the past, it has a way of catching up with you eventually.One hundred years in the future, Grace is caught off guard by an enemy seeking revenge for that night the village burned, putting her entire family in danger. Grace was a damaged, bull headed, occasionally irksome gal, er… Siren. Willing to fight to the end for her family, I admire her loyalty and sass. The hero Jacob, whom she meets on the run is a charming, handsome, sorcerer. In the end I was ambivalent about him. I didn’t dislike him, but I didn’t love him.There were so many things going on, I didn’t think this story really read as a romance, but more of a paranormal adventure with some romantic elements. I adored the magical elements! The powers, descriptions, and plot were exciting and unique details. I devoured her lore and interesting concepts for well known creatures like a woman lost in the desert. There was little to no time to fully develop the romance or make me fall for the characters, but I didn’t mind that. I liked it as an adventure with romantic elements. If you go in expecting that I think this is easily a four star that will satisfy and intrigue you.

This book was so good that as soon as I finished reading it I went out and bought the previous two books in the series. Yes, that good! This is the third book but I had very little problem following the story. Rosalind is a badass but she has a few big problems. One is that her brother Jeremy is missing. The second is that she had a scorching kiss with the enemy. And the third, she now has to go undercover as the enemy's secretary. The enemy is none other than super sexy, blood sucking, Sir Jasper Lynch. He. Is. Gorgeous! The story has such a fantastic setting, london steampunk. It’s gritty and entertaining. I could not put down this book. Every chapter was engaging. Rosalind and Lynch stole my heart! If you only read one series this year, it has to be London Steampunk by Bec Mcmasters!

The beginning was very choppy, like the author wasn’t sure how to explain the world she was creating. It was hard to follow. And Emmett, despite being a badass shifter and a former army man sounded too feminine. Even his flirting and dialogue was...off. Candy, however, was great. I loved her smart mouth and her sassy attitude. I instantly liked her and that remained throughout the story. I didn’t get why she was so into Emmett but I think that had to do with his feminine personality. The story was good. A shifter finds his mate in the midst of pack problems. I really liked the side characters too, the other pack members and of course, Max.

This was a solid 3 ½ star book but I rounded up since we don’t do ½’s at The TBR Pile. Picking Candy had a lot of promise and I look forward to more from Ms. Duran.

This had the potential to be a phenomenal book. Unfortunately I think the author didn't choose to give the story the length it truly deserved to let it shine to its full potential. There were so many great ideas (the idea of earth/Feury having been split to give the dragons & humans their own worlds, the virus that killed all the females, the mating connection between dragons and humans, etc.) and only 52 (48 really) pages to explore. When you add in the many sex scenes, there just wasn't room enough for a real plot to come through.

What I liked? Eilagh and the magic that brought her to Feury. She didn't let being transported to another world completely knock her for a loop. Of course, she wasn't given much of a chance to react before she was mated and having lots of sex with her two dragons. Dimitri and Max (the dragons) had every reason to be very attached to Eilagh, since she was their “Destined” (fated mate), and the fact that she was one of the only females they had seen since the virus.

The problem for me, because of the length issue, there was no real chance for Eilagh to truly, believably, fall for Dimitri and Max. Nope, just poof, she’s there, no chance to react, and suddenly she’s all hot and horny for the dragons. There’s a small kidnap plot and potential rebellion among the dragons (understandably, given the shortage of females, but still), but it just didn't feel right given the length. I’m not knocking the book for being short – short books can be great. It’s just the fact that the story FELT like it should have been much longer and I would happily have read it.

Shifters in space! I want to spend a day in James Coxs’ brain. Okay, that sounds creepy but what an imagination he has. This book is the second in his Handsome Heroes Series but can be read as a stand alone. Layden is part wolf, a tough guy that doesn't take shit from anyone...until he meets Lavender. This is the story of two fantastic men, one wolf, one feline who are trying to find their happily ever after. What they find were lots of lying but the lies were almost the same! Which I thought was cute. Then there’s the escape plans these two come up with...hysterical and entertaining. There was more of a plot in this book than the first book which I really liked. The author seems to keep improving his skills. And of course the sex. Really?! Awesome! There are also naked cameos from characters in the first book. The end is a slight cliff hanger, not a big one. Oh, and the one liners! I for one can’t wait to read the next book in this wacky, wicked series! Handsome, Hard and Delicious is a wild ride with sexy aliens that shouldn't be missed!

Giveaway: Mr. Cox is giving away the first book in this series - Handsome Hero Wanted. The TBR Pile is giving away an Ebook from our prize list. TO ENTER: Comment below on why you want to read the Handsome Heroes Series!

In the final portion of the Triple Towers trilogy, Lorn and Kallen are still going strong as Lorn starts taking charge of the Towers and wastrels alike as the new president of the Towers. Using his new position, Lorn immediately tries to bring change to all the people by allowing wastrel children into the Towers daily for food, cleaning and education while also sending food outside the walls. Of course, assassination and kidnapping attempts prove immediately that change will not come without struggle.

The ending of Kallen and Lorn's story was enjoyable, but it was still my least favorite of the three. It seemed to be more sex scenes alternating with crises, so that the plot felt slightly choppy rather than the smoother flow of the previous books. It still held much humor, though, and two favorite characters from the previous books made cameos that livened up the story as well. If you have begun the series, you should certainly read this one to see how it ends.

Where has this author been hiding?! I’ve never read her books before but after reading Colors of Us, I am going to search for her stories. Hunter, oh my, Hunter. He is just...sexy as sin, hot as hell. He’s freaking gorgeous. I really liked him instantly. As if you couldn’t tell. Michelle was damaged, shy and I just wanted to reach out and hug her. Thankfully Hunter did that for me. There were also side characters that were so wonderful and full of life. I just could not put this story down. I wanted to know about their troubles, how they would conquer their fears and issues. Their romance was like a slow sizzle or bringing cold water to a rolling boil. I was completely taken in by Hunter and Michelle. And that ending...Gah! I was yelling at my Nook the whole time. Hunter what are you doing?! Michelle, it’s not what you think?! Lol. This has to be one of my favorite books I’ve read all year. Colors of Us is the kind of romance you want to read after a long, hard day. Pure Romance.